Iran Launches New Missile Attacks Targeting US Bases and Israel

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the commencement of a new phase of attacks, designated “Operation True Promise 4,” targeting both United States military installations and Israeli territory. This escalation follows previous phases of the operation, which the IRGC claims have successfully demonstrated Iran’s defense capabilities.

IRGC Claims of Success

The IRGC stated that the previous phase of “Operation True Promise” effectively countered what they described as “arrogant propaganda” suggesting a weakening of Iran’s defense systems or missile and drone operations. They assert that advanced missile systems, including the Khorramshahr-4, Kheibar, and Fattah missiles, were utilized in strikes throughout the “occupied territories” and associated positions.

Targets of the Latest Attacks

The 23rd wave of attacks, announced on Friday, involved the deployment of “new generation missiles” against targets in Israel and US bases in the Middle East. According to the IRGC, these missiles, utilizing both solid and liquid fuel, successfully struck several US military installations.

US Bases Targeted

The IRGC specifically identified the following US bases as targets: Sheikh Isa, Juffair (Bahrain), Ali al-Salem, and al-Azraq (Kuwait and Jordan).

Israeli Targets Hit

Within Israel, the IRGC claims to have targeted “essential and sensitive” areas in Be’er Sheva, focusing on advanced technology centers, cybersecurity facilities, and military support centers. Be’er Sheva is a significant technological hub within Israel.

Recent Escalation Context

These attacks occur amidst heightened tensions in the region. On March 2, 2026, the IRGC claimed responsibility for missile strikes that allegedly hit the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the headquarters of the Israeli Air Force commander Times Now News.

on March 4, 2026, Israel announced it had bombed a compound in Tehran housing Iran’s cyber warfare headquarters Politico.

Previous Conflict and IRGC Authority

The June 2025 Israel-Iran War was the most costly conventional conflict for Iran since the Iran-Iraq War (1980-88). During this conflict, Israel launched hundreds of air attacks, resulting in the deaths of at least nine leading nuclear scientists and six senior IRGC commanders, as well as over 4,870 civilians e-ir.info.